Senior Equal Advisor - Human Resources

Position: Senior Equal Opportunity Advisor - Human Resources
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

We are seeking an experienced compliance and employee relations professional with a strong background in conducting complex workplace investigations and interpreting employment laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will have direct experience leading Title VII and Title IX investigations, reviewing reports and complaints submitted to the Office of Equal Opportunity to identify potential policy violations and assess jurisdiction, and preparing responses to investigative reports, closure memoranda, determination letters, and other formal communications to complaints and reports of discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct.

This position serves within the Human Resources Division and works closely with leadership, employees, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and university policies. The successful candidate will possess exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate sensitive matters with professionalism, empathy, and discretion.

Preferred experience includes advising on equal opportunity and employment-related matters, developing affirmative action strategies, analyzing and managing affirmative action plans, and maintaining knowledge of Title VII, Title IX, ADA, ADEA, and other applicable employment laws and regulations. Strong investigative, organizational, customer service, and written communication skills are essential, as this role requires documenting findings, preparing detailed reports, and communicating complex compliance matters clearly and effectively.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:  100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees  Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!

Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... Free financial and legal counseling Free mental health counseling services Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.

Resources for child and elder care Plus many more!

Position Summary:

The Senior Equal Opportunity Advisor is responsible for implementing university programs and policies for compliance related to Federal and State regulations such as Title IX, Title VII, ADA, and the Clery Act.

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Key Accountabilities:

Receive, review, and investigate complaints under Title IX, Title VII, the ADA, and all other applicable Federal and State regulations. Writes reports in accordance with university policy and procedure.

Facilitate, implement, and document the interactive process related to disability or religious accommodation requests from employees, applicants for employment, students, applicants for admissions, and other university community members in accordance with university policy and procedure.

Provide guidance and counseling to employees, applicants for employment, students, applicants for admission, and other university community members as appropriate regarding…